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Do I Have a Case for Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit?

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No one expects to have their quality of life or earning potential limited by a serious accident or catastrophic injury and yet thousands of people are affected by car accidents, slip and fall and other accidents every year that lead to debilitating injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury because of the negligence of a person or organization it is important that you seek the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you fight for the damages that will “make the plaintiff whole.” This means that, as much as possible, the plaintiff receives enough money to pay for all of his or her expenses and compensate for the pain and suffering and loss of quality of life caused by the injury.

What is a catastrophic injury?

Catastrophic injuries are defined as a severe injury to the spine, spinal cord, skull or brain. A catastrophic injury typically has long-lasting or permanent consequences that render the victim unable to return to gainful work.

Common catastrophic injuries:

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affecting cognitive and motor functions
  • Paralysis from spinal cord and neurological disorders
  • Loss of limb/disfigurement
  • Serious burns /scarring
  • Multiple broken bones
  • Eye injury leading to loss of vision
  • Organ damage

What is a catastrophic injury lawsuit?

A person who is dealing with a catastrophic injury will have enormous lifelong expenses associated with required medical care, permanent disability and lost wages. In addition to economic realities, catastrophic injury victims are also likely to suffer from non-economic challenges such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and mental anguish. A catastrophic injury lawsuit seeks to compensate the injured party for both economic and non-economic damages. Keep in mind that while WA State does not allow punitive damages, there are no caps imposed on economic and non-economic damages.

Damages from a personal injury claim for catastrophic injury will have a huge impact on the person’s future quality of life so it very important that the claim is valued accurately. Damages for catastrophic injury cases are much higher than for other personal injury cases because of the severity of the injuries involved and as a consequence the burden to prove the extent of the damages is much higher and more complex. You will need a skilled personal injury lawyer to determine the true value of your claim and to present a winning case.

Do I have a case for catastrophic injury?

If your catastrophic injury was caused by the negligent or intentional act of another or by a dangerous or defective product you may have a case for a catastrophic injury lawsuit. The only way to know for sure is to contact a qualified personal injury lawyer who will review the details of your injury and identify your rights.

The Seattle personal injury attorneys at Morrow Kidman Tinker Macey-Cushman, PLLC have years of experience representing families harmed by medical malpractice. We seek justice for patients who have been harmed by preventable medical errors including birth injuries, hospital-acquired infections and wrongful death in Seattle and across Washington State. There are no fees or expenses to file a personal injury case as we only receive payment if we recover damages on your behalf. Do not delay; personal injury claims come with a Statute of Limitations, which means they must be filed within a certain time frame of the injury.

Call us now at (206) 752-4366 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with one of our compassionate, experienced attorneys.